Almost 1,700 British investors are suing Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for at least £150 million (US$200 million), alleging the crypto trading platform sold them risky, complex derivative products without regulatory authorisation.The claimants, some of whom said they had lost tens of thousands of pounds, allege Binance entities knowingly sold investments such as leveraged products, which can amplify gains or losses, from late 2019 and promoted them in breach of the Financial Services and Markets Act.Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, vowed to defend itself but declined to comment further on continuing litigation.
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UK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao Changpeng for US$200 million
Nearly 1,700 British investors are suing Binance and its founder, Zhao Changpeng, for at least £150 million (US$200 million). The investors allege that from late 2019, Binance entities knowingly sold them risky, complex derivative products, including leveraged products, without the necessary regulatory authorization.
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Nearly 1,700 British investors are suing Binance and its founder, Zhao Changpeng, for at least £150 million (US$200 million). The investors allege that from late 2019, Binance entities knowingly sold them risky, complex derivative products, including leveraged products, without the necessary regulatory authorization. They claim these promotions breached the Financial Services and Markets Act. Some claimants reported losing tens of thousands of pounds. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has stated it will defend itself against the lawsuit.
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